Electrical Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a senior Electrical Reliability Lead to drive the corporate reliability program across cement operations. The role includes providing expert electrical maintenance guidance to plant leadership, developing standards, and leading root cause investigations to prevent downtime.

Travel across North America is expected as part of implementing maintenance innovations and training programs to strengthen workforce capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, with leadership in reliability programs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA and other electrical codes and standards.
• Experience with substations, power distribution, high-voltage equipment, motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, MCCs.
• Expertise in power system analysis and harmonics mitigation.
• Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving in industrial settings; willing to travel in North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Electrical Reliability Program to improve asset availability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Provide electrical maintenance expertise to plant leadership and operations.
• Support facilities in implementing reliability programs and standards.
• Develop and maintain corporate standards for electrical asset management and power system reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant electrical failures and drive corrective actions.
• Provide troubleshooting support for complex electrical system issues.
• Assist plants with spare parts strategy and inventory management.
• Develop and deliver technical maintenance training programs.
• Manage major electrical projects and explore new technologies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance leadership

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Corporate Electrical Reliability Program to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize lifecycle costs across cement operations.
• Provide electrical maintenance expertise, guidance, and support to plant leadership, engineering teams, and operational personnel.
• Support facilities in implementing Heidelberg Materials maintenance and reliability programs, standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain corporate standards for electrical asset management, power system reliability, predictive technologies, condition-based maintenance, and spare parts management.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant electrical failures and drive standardized corrective actions across operations.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for complex electrical system issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Assist plants with critical spare parts strategy, inventory management, equipment repairs, and major equipment replacements through onsite and remote support.
• Develop and deliver technical and maintenance training programs to strengthen workforce capability and performance.
• Manage major electrical projects while identifying and implementing emerging technologies, digital solutions, and maintenance innovations that support business objectives.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, including electrical reliability program leadership in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA, and other applicable electrical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with substations, power distribution systems, high-voltage equipment, motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and industrial control systems.
• Expertise in power system analysis, including relay coordination, load flow studies, harmonics mitigation, and power quality analysis.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety, high-voltage switching, arc flash protection, risk mitigation, and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and the ability to travel throughout North America and work in industrial environments.

Work Environment

Corporate office and industrial environment. Extensive travel to plants, quarries, terminals, and other operational locations may be required. Work may involve exposure to industrial environments, varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment is required when visiting operational sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled